California

Harlequin Flower Facts The Harlequin Flower possesses a most unusual pattern of colors, consequently making it readily distinguishable from other plants within its endemic range. While it’s endemic range is quite restricted, the distinctiveness of the species led to its being imported to portions of the United States. As a result, it now grows wild in […]

California Sea Hare Facts The surprising Aplysia californica, also known as the California Sea Hare, represents a rather rare species of comparatively large sea slug. This animal evolved as hermaphroditic, which allows them to act as both male and female during mating. Further, the species generally mate in groups of up to twenty individuals. It […]

Pigbutt Worm Facts The uniquely shaped and named Pigbutt Worm represents a recently discovered species of chaetopterid. In Latin, its scientific name literally translates as resembling a pig’s rear. Researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute discovered this animal in 2006. Yet only a few individuals have been found, so very little definitive information is […]